Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Madera area by diners
Just like cuisine from any country, Mexican food is not monolithic. It isn't just combo plates and tacos. (Not that there's anything wrong with that style of food; it's delicious and is responsible for popularizing Mexican food in the United States.) But Mexican food means more than that.
It reflects Mexico's diverse population鈥攕haped by waves of immigration鈥攁nd has proliferated throughout the U.S., showcasing the cuisine in all its complexity and regionality. Mexico has, and thanks to immigrant chefs and the rise of promising culinarians of Mexican descent looking to share their signature dishes, Indigenous foodways, and ingredients from various regions, diners are reframing their idea of "Mexican food."
According to a 2024 Pew Research Center analysis of SafeGraph data, , and nearly 9 out of 10 U.S. counties have at least one Mexican restaurant. The analysis also reveals that California and Texas are home to a majority of the Mexican American population and together host 2 out of 5 Mexican restaurants in the country.
These findings serve as a testament to the influence Mexican cuisine has had and continues to have in America. Which begs the question: Where does one go for the best old-school Mexican restaurants, loncheras slinging tacos out of a half-window, and innovative modern Mexican food pushing culinary boundaries?
To help you out, compiled a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Madera area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "Mexican" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Madera were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may serve other food items besides Mexican food. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 50 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to see if your favorite Mexican spot made the list or to discover a new restaurant to try!
#22. Mariscos Las Islitas
- Rating: 2.6/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 422 South Gateway Drive Ste 108 Madera, California
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
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#21. Tacos El Amigo
- Rating: 2.9/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 16885 Road 26 Madera, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#20. El Tibu Taqueria
- Rating: 2.9/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1100 North D St. Madera, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#19. Burrito King
- Rating: 2.9/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 319 North Gateway Drive Madera, California
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
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#18. Tacos Guanajuato
- Rating: 3.3/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1488 South Madera Ave. Madera, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#17. Cazadores Bar and Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1663 North Schnoor St. Ste 101 Madera, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#16. Tacos & Beers
- Rating: 3.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 25952 Ave. 17 Madera, California
- Categories: Tacos, Beer Bar
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#15. Moreno Taco Shop
- Rating: 3.6/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 208 South C St. Madera, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#14. Luisito's Taquitos
- Rating: 3.8/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 17120 Road 26 Madera, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#13. Taqueria Maranatha
- Rating: 3.8/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 624 South Gateway Drive Madera, California
- Categories: Mexican, Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
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#12. Sal's Mexican Restaurant - Madera
- Rating: 3.8/5 (273 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2001 West Cleveland Ave. Ste F Madera, California
- Categories: Mexican, Venues & Event Spaces
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#11. Casa De Tacos Neza
- Rating: 3.8/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 1104 North Lake St. Madera, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#10. Tacos Express
- Rating: 3.9/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 530 West Olive Ave. Ste 100 Madera, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#9. Mejia's Taquiera y Mariscos
- Rating: 3.9/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1410 Country Club Drive Ste 126 Madera, California
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
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#8. Mejia Taco Shop
- Rating: 3.9/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 151 South Madera Ave. Madera, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#7. Chavinda Taqueria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 719 North D St. Madera, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#6. Tijuana's Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 216 East Yosemite Ave. Madera, California
- Categories: Bars, Mexican, Seafood
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#5. La Carniceria Y Taqueria Jalisco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 345 West Olive Ave. Madera, California
- Categories: Mexican, Meat Shops
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#4. Compa Franks
- Rating: 4.5/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1816 Howard Road Ste 5 Madera, California
- Categories: Seafood, Tacos, Burgers
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#3. Emma's Taqueria
- Rating: 4.6/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 601 South C St. Madera, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#2. El Pollo Y El Pollito En La Granja
- Rating: 4.7/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 1502 East Yosemite Ave. Madera, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#1. El Epazote Cocina Regional
- Rating: 4.7/5 (133 reviews)
- Address: 301 North Gateway Drive Madera, California
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 326 metros.
